Brucea javanica (Java Brucea)

Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green plant with long branches and thin stems
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) showing long stems with serrated green leaves on thin branches

Botanical names: Brucea javanica, Brucea sumatrana

Common names: Java Brucea, Kusam Seeds, Macassar Kerneltree

Family: Simaroubaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Deciduous shrub bears purplish-black, fleshy bitter fruits having a solitary seed. Has been used for more than 2 centuries in Chinese medicine.


Image gallery: 5 images
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green leaves on a thin branch showing detailed textured edges
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green plant with small fruits growing on a thin stem branch.
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green plant branches with small brownish flower clusters in sunlight
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) black fruit close up on a thin light green wooden branch
Brucea javanica (Java Brucea) green fruit clusters on branches in a close up view


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